Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool captain signs contract extension

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract at Anfield, the club announced on Thursday, ending months of speculation over his future.

Van Dijk's previous deal was set to expire this summer. Negotiations, led by sporting director Richard Hughes, have been taking place with Van Dijk's representative, Neil Fewings, for several months.

Sources have told ESPN that from the outset of those negotiations, it was abundantly clear that the desire of both parties was to extend Van Dijk's stay at Anfield.

Having also renewed Mohamed Salah's contract, Liverpool believe the retention Van Dijk, represents a huge statement of intent as the club seek to build on the success…